The artwork titled “A Woman Picking Up a Stick in Front of Trees” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1890 in Auvers-sur-Oise, France. This drawing, rendered in chalk on paper, belongs to the Post-Impressionist movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study. The artwork is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The composition portrays a woman bent over, picking up a stick. She is positioned in the foreground and is surrounded by trees. The lines are expressive and fluid, typical of van Gogh’s style, capturing the natural setting and the woman’s simple, humble activity. The background features wavy lines that depict the foliage and branches, giving a sense of movement and life to the scene. The overall tone is serene and reflects van Gogh’s attentiveness to everyday rural life.
